16 Return to the Stars
The next morning, the sky was just getting light, and everyone was either meditating or sleeping, taking a good rest. They had traveled for so long yesterday and had a fight at night, so they were really exhausted.But soon, Zhao Wuji's rough voice sounded downstairs, and everyone was awakened.
The eight students gathered quickly. Oscar changed his usual sleepiness and got up more actively than anyone else.
At this time, the sun was rising slowly from the east, and the white in the sky was slowly turning red. After yesterday's battle, the relationship between the people seemed to be more harmonious, and they were more casual with each other than before.
Zhao Wuji said in a deep voice: "The eight of you must always remember that you are a whole. No matter where you are, you must help each other. With your talents, your biggest enemy is yourself. Do you understand? If you have good cooperation, it is not impossible to defeat an enemy stronger than yourself."
Seeing everyone nodding, Zhao Wuji took a step forward and led the students quickly towards the Star Dou Great Forest.
After leaving the town, Zhao Wuji quickened his pace. They were very close to their destination. What excited him the most was Oscar, who was about to get his third soul ring. This was like a guaranteed lottery, and he was looking forward to what kind of soul skills the third soul ring would bring him.
Because Zhao Wuji is here, he will definitely be able to hunt down a thousand-year-old soul beast of the right age for himself.
It was not yet noon, but the Star Dou Great Forest was already in sight. Zhou Hao was calm because he had just come here not long ago to obtain his third soul ring. He had been to the Star Dou Great Forest three times. Apart from the initial amazement and curiosity, he had now become able to face it calmly.
But Tang San looked amazed, with purple in his eyes, observing this magnificent forest.
"Stop!" Zhao Wuji finally spoke.
Oscar reacted and handed the recovery sausages to everyone one by one. After two days of running-in, everyone had gradually become accustomed to his obscene soul spell, and the sausages with sufficient soul power allowed several people to quickly restore their strength.
"Listen, follow the formation we agreed on before. Once you enter, you must obey my command in all actions. Do not leave the 20-meter range around me. This is not the state's captive soul beast forest. With your limited cultivation, you may be in danger at any time."
Everyone's expressions became serious, and they kept their formation and followed Zhao Wuji into the forest. Only Xiao Wu became very excited, and kept pulling Tang San to point east and west. Zhou Hao smiled faintly, thinking that his daughter who had gone out had returned to her parents' home.
Oscar made a sausage after a while and handed it to everyone in case of emergency.
All the way, Zhou Hao was responsible for leading the way. The sharp blade in his hand was invincible. The dark gold color was deep and full of power, which made Zhao Wuji extremely envious. His own Mighty King Kong Bear had the main attack power, but he did not have such a perfect killing weapon.
Zhou Hao walked steadily because he knew that danger could come from everywhere, including above his head.
Suddenly, he stretched out his hand and signaled: "Stop for a moment."
"Is there anything going on?" Dai Mubai at the back became alert and stretched out his tiger claws.
"There is a group of small soul beasts looking for food ahead. Let's go around them."
Dai Mubai looked at the group of soul beasts that looked like little mice in front of him and said in surprise: "Aren't they just weasels? Just a group of ten-year soul beasts. Just kill them."
Zhou Hao shook his head: "Killing them is just a matter of convenience, but think about it, if everyone does this, I'm afraid that after a few years, there will be fewer and fewer soul beasts. And in a place like this, you never know what the smell of blood will attract."
Dai Mubai suddenly understood, Zhao Wuji nodded with satisfaction, and Tang San gave him a look of approval, because this was what his teacher had always taught him. Xiao Wu couldn't help but look at Zhou Hao with a friendly look.
Zhou Hao was very familiar with this outer area. He led everyone for two hours. It was already noon and the sun was shining brightly. Although there was shade from the trees, the temperature had become noticeably hotter.
"I remember there is a stream ahead. Let's go there to take a rest." Zhou Hao pointed to the dense forest ahead and turned back to tell everyone.
"You seem to be very familiar with this place, Zhou Hao." Zhao Wuji said with a smile.
"That's about right. I got all three of my spirit rings in the area ahead."
"Are you alone?"
"Yes, I was born strong alone. After my martial spirit awakened, I came here to hunt and kill a saber-toothed tiger."
Although Zhou Hao said it lightly, it was hard for everyone to imagine a six-year-old boy coming to the Star Dou Forest alone.
"Brother, you are too awesome!" Ma Hongjun activated his lackey attribute immediately.
Tang San couldn't help but recall the scene when he killed the Mandragora Snake at the critical moment of his life, and couldn't help but smile bitterly.
After walking a little further, they saw the river in sight, so they sat down to rest. Tang San took a carrot from his belt for Xiao Wu and distributed his dry food to everyone.
Zhou Hao took out a bunch of things from his ring, including pots, pans, and even firewood. In Tang San's surprised eyes, he looked at Ma Hongjun: "Fatty, can I borrow a light?"
"Let me show you my skills. We haven't entered the Millennium Soul Beast area yet, so there's nothing to worry about. Once we get in, it will be hard to start a fire."
Zhou Hao set up the stove. Ma Hongjun couldn't wait any longer. He spurted out a flame and the fire burned brightly. Zhou Hao took out another piece of frozen meat.
"This is a 300-year-old silver-backed demon bull that I hunted after a long wait. I have never been willing to eat the remaining ones. I have concluded that the meat of this kind of soul beast is best when it is between 300 and 500 years old."
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"..."No one had ever cooked before, so they were unable to respond for a moment.
Zhou Hao smiled, quickly cut the meat into nine pieces, put it on the iron plate and fried it, and on the other side, he started to cook soup, and kept taking out various ingredients and seasonings from the ring. In the eyes of others, Zhou Hao's ring has become a treasure chest.
Zhu Zhuqing looked at Zhou Hao with curiosity in her beautiful eyes. She was resting alone on the tree at the moment. She took off her cold coat and held her pretty face with both hands, revealing a little girl's look. This man was really too mysterious.
He knew my origins and secrets. He was extremely powerful, but he did not belong to any sect. He was gentle and kind to me. He seemed to like me. And today, he could even cook. I knew it was good just by smelling the aroma.
Zhu Zhuqing was still thinking, her fair little face slightly raised. Ever since she and Dai Mubai had officially talked, the knot in her heart since childhood had been let go. Her heart was slowly being warmed by Zhou Hao, and her new classmates, who made her have a different life.
When Zhu Zhuqing came back to her senses, she saw Zhou Hao holding a steak under the tree, smiling: "What are you thinking about? Come down and eat something."
"Yes." Zhu Zhuqing blushed slightly, nimbly jumped down from the tree, and took the steaming hot steak, "Thank you!"
Zhou Hao seemed to have sweat on his forehead. He quickly said, "There will be mushroom soup later." Then he turned around and left.
The steak was fragrant and well-seasoned. Zhu Zhuqing didn't know whether Zhou Hao did it intentionally or unintentionally, but her steak seemed to be heart-shaped.
Zhou Hao was nervous at this moment. He wanted Zhu Zhuqing to see his feelings, but was afraid that she would be unhappy after knowing it, so he busy himself.
Everyone enjoyed the meal and drank a bowl of delicious thick soup. Ma Hongjun was still not satisfied and begged Zhou Hao to give him the last piece of steak. Zhou Hao only relented after noticing that Zhu Zhuqing seemed full.
Zhao Wuji was delighted with the meal, and Xiao Wu even asked Tang San to bring some delicious food with him next time. Tang San had no choice but to agree with a smile.
Zhou Hao saw that everyone was very satisfied, and he felt very fulfilled. It seemed that it was a good feeling to be in a team. In his previous life, whether at home or at school, he always liked to cook. So during the years that Zhou Hao traveled abroad, he never wronged himself in terms of food.
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